Thursday, August 24, 2017

Nikon D850

Nikon announce the D850

Key specs

46mp BSI sensor, no LP filter

7FPS, 9 FPS with grip

Full-frame 4K 24/25/30p

8K time laps

ISO 64-25,600, expandable to 32-108,400

MSRP $3300

High-Speed Capture: The D850 is capable of shooting
up to 7 fps at full resolution, with full AF/AE or 9 fps at full
resolution with the addition of an optional battery grip (MB-D18) and
EN-EL18a/b battery (Buffer approximately 51 frames of 14-bit lossless
RAW capture / 170 frames of 12-bit lossless).

Wide ISO Range: The D850 offers a wide ISO range from 64-25,600 (Expandable down to ISO 32, up to 102,400).

I have been considering medium format of late, especially the Fuji GFX, but I think this is now a better option, I am looking forward to getting my hands on this and trying it out.

The addition of a focus toggle is especially nice, I don't understand why it took Nikon so long to implement this, my Canon cameras have had it for years. I am also hoping for a better live view implementation.

This kind of sounds like the ultimate camera, lets see how it performs in the real world.